ENGLISH TREACLE TOFFEE

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This is a deliciously dark toffee that is a hard candy when you first put it in your mouth, but softens until it is wonderfully chewy. I adapted this from a recipe that I found at http://thefoody.com (which is a great site for English and Irish recipes).

Provided by gingerkitten D

Categories     Candy

Time 35m

Yield 30 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb dark brown sugar
8 ounces blackstrap molasses
4 ounces unsalted butter
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Steps:

  • Place the butter, water, and vinegar into a heavy bottomed suacepan, heat gently until the butter has melted.
  • Add the sugar and molasses and allow to dissolve (takes about 20 minutes).
  • Boil the mixture to a temp.
  • of 280 degrees on a candy thermometer.
  • Remove from the heat, allow bubbling to decrease.
  • Pour the mixture into a well greased 8 inch square pan.
  • When mixture has cooled, score surface into small squares with an oiled knife.
  • When cold break into squares, wrap in cellophane and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 8.1, Sodium 10.5, Carbohydrate 19.3, Sugar 14.6

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